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31st January '12
Good progress made in Scotland to reduce emissions
Good progress has been made to invest in renewable forms of electricity, with new capacity being added to the grid at the rate required to meet targets. Full Story
30th January '12
Edinburgh bids for new Green Bank
Edinburgh has submitted its formal bid to host the new Green Investment Bank (GIB). The capital is one of 19 cities which will be considered by the UK government for the location of the bank. Full Story
24th January '12
Greenspan Glasgow office opened
We are delighted to report that we have now opened a Glasgow office. The new office on West George Street is easily accessible by rail from both Queen Street and Central Station, or by road via the M8. Full Story
19th January '12
Installed capacity of wind turbines in the UK now over 6GW
RenewableUK, one of the trade associations representing the renewable energy industry, has announced that the country's wind sector has reached a landmark 6 gigawatts of installed capacity – enough to supply electricity to 3.4 million homes. Full Story
16th January '12
Greenspan Energy response to SROC consultation
Greenspan Energy believes that Scotland should amend most of its bands and legislation with the rest of the UK, with the exception of Anaerobic Digestion. In this instance Scotland should follow the precedent set by Northern Ireland . Full Story
10th January '12
Deadline for Renewables Obligation review consultation
The on-going consultation on the Renewables Obligation comes to an end this week. We would encourage those that have views on the proposal to amend levels of support to submit a response. Full Story
10th January '12
Energy Secretary reaffirms UK's commitment to renewable energy targets
“Renewable energy is not just helping us increase our energy security and reduce our emissions. It is supporting jobs and growth across the country, and giving traditional industrial heartlands the opportunity to thrive again." Chris Huhne, Energy Secretary.
19th December '11
2011 hailed as best year yet for Scottish 'green energy'
Scotland has experienced its "best year yet" for green energy, according to new government figures confirming £750m worth of new projects were switched on in the past 12 months. Full Story
15th December '11
CCC show that utility bill increases are caused by rising cost of gas
This is the CCC's first comprehensive analysis of the impact of meeting carbon budgets on household energy bills. The Committee concludes that recent bill increases are primarily due to increased wholesale gas costs. Full Story
14th December '11
YouGov poll on support for windpower
"This new poll demonstrates that even in difficult economic times, the public understands why the expansion of wind power is important to secure jobs, enhance energy security and reduce our reliance on expensive fossil fuels." Full Story
13th December '11
Reform Scotland report on renewables
Reform Scotland’s latest report forecast that Scotland could earn £2billion a year exporting electricity and become a world leader in new-energy technology. Full Story
12th December '11
UK should follow Germany's renewable energy lead
Germany’s FIT is widely regarded as the best, and certainly the most successful, the world has ever seen. In short, the scheme sees people in Germany rewarded for their use of renewable energy, and means energy production ownership is spread, with local ownership very much promoted, to overwhelming effects. Full Story
8th December '11
Vattenfall converts wind energy to hydrogen gas
Vattenfall is now participating in a unique project that allows wind energy to be stored and converted to hydrogen gas. Full Story
5th December '11
New assessment shows risk of no action on climate change
The results of a major new scientific assessment of climate change has been published today, highlighting the effects the world could face if global temperature changes are not limited to two degrees. Full Story
1st December '11
UK economy on track to meet carbon targets and reap the benefits
"Every bit of progress we make is one more step away from import dependency, away from price volatility and from the emissions that threaten our way of life." Chris Huhne. Full Story
28th November '11
Renewable Heat Incentive open for applications
Businesses and communities across Britain can now apply for a heat tariff payment, ushering in a new era of clean green heat technology, Greg Barker said on Friday. Full Story
25th November '11
Duke faces criticism over attack on wind power expansion
“The renewable energy certificate and feed in tariff are incentives which make it work at present but as energy prices rise – as they will – subsidies will become less important and will not be required long-term,” Full Story
21st November '11
Chris Huhne letter to The Guardian
"...we recognise that global emissions will need to be peaking by 2020 in order for dangerous temperature rises to be avoided." Full Story
14th November '11
4GW of nuclear capacity is currently off-line
For those concerned about the intermittency of wind power it is worth noting that nuclear power output dropped further yesterday on the news that the 640MW Torness 2 reactor was disconnected following a fault with a refuelling device. Full Story
11th November '11
Scotland welcomes Fossil Fuel Levy fund
This fund will allow government to target major opportunities for offshore wind technology development, marine device deployment and capital intensive heat technologies among others, and help work with industry to drive down costs. Full Story
4th November '11
Update on the Solar PV Feed-in-Tariff
The Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) have announced a proposed change to the FIT level on Solar PV. Full Story
26th October '11
Greenspan contract hydropowered turbine to supply M&S
The first hydropowered turbine to be built on the river Thames in recent times was unveiled on Tuesday (25/10/11), taking over at the last working watermill still located on the river. Full Story
25th October '11
Clegg and Huhne set out Government commitment to renewables
Proposals to support renewable electricity and bring forward a surge of investment in our energy infrastructure were published by the Government on Thursday (20/10/11). Full Story
12th October '11
Scottish Businesses failing to take full advantage of renewable energy
Scottish businesses are missing out on opportunities to generate revenue and profit from renewable energy technologies, according to new figures from Scottish Renewables. Full Story
6th September '11
Success of extra support for Anaerobic Digestion in Northern Ireland
A recent increase in the support payments for renewable energy in Northern Ireland is leading to a flurry of planning applications for anaerobic digesters. Blakiston Houston Estates is one of those investing, as one of the company's directors, John Witchell explains. Full Story
17th August '11
The Guardian report on Nuclear dirty tricks
Angela Merkel, one of the few leading politicians who is also a scientist, saw the writing on the wall. Her decision to phase out nuclear power has revived a global debate which has been dormant for far too long. Full Story
29th June '11
Planning permission approved at Hillhead of Tullo
Following the recommendation of the Planning Officer, The Formartine Area Councillors unanimously Granted Full Planning Permission to Andrew Simmers for a 61m, 330kW Wind Turbine on his Farm near Oldmeldrum. Full Story
28th June '11
The new award, created in conjunction with M&S and Greenspan Energy, celebrates Scottish farmers who are going the extra mile to develop a truly sustainable business that ties in with M&S’ Plan A initiative. Full Story
21st June '11
Planning permission approved at Middleton of Rora, Peterhead
Today, The Buchan Area Councillors Granted Full Planning Permission to Bruce and Jane Mackie for an 81m Wind Turbine on their Dairy Farm near Peterhead. Full Story
9th June '11
NEW Feed-in Tariff levels for large scale solar and anaerobic digestion
The new tariffs will ensure a sustained growth path for the solar industry while protecting the money for householders, small businesses and communities and will also further encourage the uptake of green electricity from anaerobic digestion. Climate Change Minister, Greg Barker Full Story
30th May '11
Feed-in Tariff Amendment Order '11
The 2011 Amendment Order is not part of the FITs review but has been developed in light of early experience of implementing FITs. It makes a number of modifications and housekeeping amendments to the Feed-in Tariffs. Full Story
26th May '11
Greenspan contract Methlick Farmers to supply renewable power to M&S
The Greenspan Agency has confirmed a group of Aberdeenshire farmers are set to come online later this month to produce renewable electricity which will be directly sourced by Marks & Spencer. Full Story
23rd May '11
Greenspan report on success at All-Energy Conference '11
With a record number of the Greenspan team attending the All-Energy Conference in Aberdeen last week, we found the drive and enthusiasm from those at the heart of the renewables sector to be bigger than ever. Full Story
1st April ‘11
Feed-in Tariff update a year after inception
As of 1st April, a year on from the introduction of the FiT, we now have an update of the tariffs to take into account inflation. Full Story
1st April ‘11
Renewables Obligation (RO/ROC) price update
This month sees the start of the tenth year of the RO, the main support mechanism for renewable electricity projects in the UK. Full Story
26th March ‘11
This is not just any wind farm, this is an M&S wind farm...
IT MAY be more than 100 miles from the nearest Marks & Spencer store, but a small wind farm in Orkney is helping the retail giant with its green credentials – and earning cash back for the island. Full Story
17th March ‘11
St. Fergus Moss planning permission unanimously approved
Today the Aberdeenshire Infrastructure Services Committee has unanimously approved the decision made by the Buchan Local Area Committee in December... Full Story
7th February '11
Government begins a comprehensive review of the Feed in Tariff
In order to "provide investment certainty", the Government has today begun a review of the Feed-in Tariff scheme. Full Story
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